Olean Times – by Daniella Langianese A historic ceremony was held in a courtroom nearly full with visitors as Michele Alfieri-Causer was sworn in Tuesday as the first woman judge in McKean County Court. Judges John Pavlock and Christopher Hauser, District Judge William Todd and Commonwealth Court Judge Stacey Wallace attended to witness the event in the McKean County Courthouse. Pavlock opened the ceremony with comments on the legacy…
Bradford Era – by Seneca Highlands CTC A group of enterprising students from the Networking and Engineering programs at the Seneca Highlands CTC beta tested an in-development game from Gwoop. The experience kicked off with excitement and anticipation as students logged in to explore the game’s early version, collecting data and feedback crucial to its future success. Victor Earle, a junior at Smethport, pauses during his beta test of…
Bradford Era – by PA Wilds Center Four regional artists have been selected to develop new PA Wilds product lines with local manufacturers as part of inaugural PA Wilds Artisan Collaborative initiative. Ellen Paquette, Julie Mader and Rhianna Speck at Maitri Design Co. and Kelsey Kleiner at OneTen The Studio were chosen through a competitive application process to help kick off the pilot project. They each have been paired…
The Post-Journal – Jamestown Community College has announced Darion Gregory as the new head coach of Jayhawk men’s and women’s cross country teams. The Smethport, Pennsylvania native is familiar with Jamestown CC, growing up roughly an hour from Jamestown. He stayed close to home, going to St. Bonaventure, where he was an Atlantic 10 All-Academic member five times and broke five program records for the Bonnies. “It was an…
Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr The year’s McKean County Fair highlighted local culture and brought families together — even more than expected, organizers said. Attendance numbers were up by more than 1,000 for this year’s fair, bolstered by the good weather that lasted throughout most of the week. “I think the fair went wonderfully,” said Tanya Okerlund, McKean County Fair board president. “The hard work of our volunteers…
Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr Jaidyn Goodman knows that the memories she has made this past year will last a lifetime. Goodman is the reigning 2023 Miss McKean County. As she gets ready to hand off her title, she is hoping to start a new tradition. Goodman has asked that past Miss McKean County winners gather at this year’s Queen Coronation for a special ceremony of Passing Down…
The McKean County Historical Society Museum at the Old Jail in Smethport is seeking an array of volunteers. As a non-profit organization, assistance from the community is always much needed for the many tasks and goals that the museum aspires to accomplish. Consider sharing your time and talent in the following areas: Groundwork has begun for two of the largest endeavors: refurbishing/renovating the fire tower and the upstairs sheriff…
Olean Times Herald – The 2024 Winter Travel League (WTL) season came to an end Feb. 25 at the Richburg Rod & Gun Club as 34 qualified league shooters posted scores in the season-ending, 50-bird trophy shoot. Junior shooter Brayden Cosper from Smethport, Pa., is the league’s regular season champion with his 23.75 average. Mason Findlay of Fillmore was the runner-up with a 22.67 average, while Lancaster’s Jake Harris…
Bradford Era – by Sara Eddy Furlong The My Jersey, Your Impact program implemented this year at Smethport High School aims to provide students an opportunity to show teachers just how influential they’ve been. Anna Stewart, Smethport assistant principal and athletic director, explained that Superintendent Brice Benson read an article about the program in use in another district and suggested its implementation in Smethport. Now, each Friday, senior Hubber…
Bradford Era – by Mandy Colosimo The island on Hamlin Lake in Smethport can reportedly handle 200 vehicles for the Arts on the Island car show — and organizers never know until lunchtime the day of the event how many will register. On Saturday, the weather was so wonderful, 138 entries took to the island. Entrants are eligible to compete for an award in several categories. Trophies were awarded…
Olean Times – by Daniella Langianese A historic ceremony was held in a courtroom nearly full with visitors as…
Bradford Era – by Seneca Highlands CTC A group of enterprising students from the Networking and Engineering programs at…
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